The yen could fall further in the coming weeks after breaking through a crucial support level against the US dollar and hitting a 50-year low against the currencies of Japan’s most important trading ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s No. 3 lender Mizuho to appoint senior executive Kihara as new chief -source
Mizuho Financial Group will appoint senior executive officer Masahiro Kihara as its next chief executive to revamp Japan's No. 3 lender battered by a series of system failures, a person familiar with ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fired possible missile into sea, South Korea, Japan say
North Korea on Tuesday fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile into its eastern sea, its second weapons launch in a week, the militaries of South Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on concerns over Fed policy tightening
Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday, tracking overnight losses on the Dow Jones index and weighed down by worries that the U.S. Federal Reserve may tighten monetary policy sooner than expected. In the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets mostly lower as Japan’s Nikkei 225 dips 0.3%
Tuesday's session in Asia followed overnight declined in the U.S. where the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 fell. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s markets set to trade lower; Australian shares fall nearly 0.3%
Tuesday's session in Asia followed overnight declined in the U.S. where the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 fell. ( read original story ...)
MonetaGo Commences Japan Operations led by Munetoshi Yamada
MonetaGo is pleased to announce the launch of operations in Japan beginning effective immediately. The Japanese business is led by Mr. Munetoshi Yamada, Managing Director Japan, based in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tsuyoshi Ogashiwa in Hearts transfer battle as club stance leaves move hanging in the balance
The player's club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo want him to stay until the summer but Hearts, who have allowed Jamie Walker to move to Bradford City, are trying thrash out a deal. ( read original story ...)
‘Insta-worthy’ Osaka diner with miniature railway and ‘monster’ cats thrives amid pandemic
A diner displaying detailed miniature models of railways and surrounding scenery here is luring customers from across Japan despite the COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Antony Blinken: US, Japan to Sign Host Nation Support Framework, Defense R&D Agreement
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. and Japan will sign a five-year framework to support U.S. military presence in the East Asian country and ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. troops in Japan restricted to bases over COVID
The fast spread of the omicron variant means U.S. military troops in Japan won’t be allowed off base for at least two weeks because of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the country. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2022 Preview and Picks: Can Osaka Get Third Crown Down Under?
Australian Open Tennis Betting odds are up for 2022 Australian Open. Tennis Insiders free Australian Open Tennis picks at Melbourne Park in Australia. ( read original story ...)
Care Packages Sent by Tokyo to Quarantining Citizens Spur Debate Over U.S. COVID Outreach
"It is very refreshing to see a country actually taking decisive and beneficial actions," one Reddit user wrote. ( read original story ...)
ikeuchi hiroto brings surreal, yet functional cyberpunk tech to SAI tokyo
IKEUCHI HIROTO ROBOTIS EXHIBITION AT SAI GALLERY IN TOKYO. following his campaign with balenciaga, japanese artist ikeuchi hiroto presents his largest solo exhibition to date at S ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire executives reflect on 2021 and look ahead to 2022
The tire industry rebounded in 2021 but faced an uphill battle due to continued pandemic-related issues and supply chain challenges. In this executive Q&A, Jeff Barna, president and CEO of Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)
Pentagon worsens anti-virus fight in Tokyo, Seoul, leaving locals vulnerable
Given the lax measures and weak awareness of the US in curbing the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, as well as the current inability of Japan and South Korea to change the unequal position in ... ( read original story ...)